Polar Bear, Polar Bear What do you See?

Bring movement, sound awareness, and animal exploration into your early learning environment with Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.

This engaging follow-up to the beloved Brown Bear book shifts the focus from sight to hearing, inviting children to listen, respond, and imitate animal sounds.

A wonderful addition to toddler and preschool classrooms, this rhythmic, repetitive story supports early learning goals such as:

• Auditory discrimination – encourages children to identify, imitate, and differentiate sounds

• Language development – rhythmic phrasing builds vocabulary, memory, and expressive skills

• Animal recognition – introduces zoo animals and the unique sounds they make

• Participation and movement – perfect for active circle times involving sound-making and dramatic play

Ideal for literacy activities, sound-focused lessons, and theme-based curriculum planning, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? brings energy and interaction to your program. Its predictable structure empowers young children to join in, respond creatively, and strengthen early communication skills.